On May 11, the City of Tallinn recognized owners, architects, and construction companies for exemplary restoration and preservation of historic buildings. Domus Kinnisvara received an honorary certificate and an award for the restoration of the historic wooden apartment building located at Mardi Street 3.

Tõnu Leinbock, CEO of Domus Arendus, expressed his satisfaction that the completed work had been deemed worthy of recognition.

“The final result gives this distinguished building a new life and helps preserve Tallinn’s historic urban environment for future generations. I would like to thank our development project manager Hubert Piikov, architects Toivo Tammik and Andres Mägi from AB Ansambel, and Tolira Ehitus, all of whom contributed to the completion of this project,” said Leinbock.

According to Deputy Mayor Tiit Terik, every well-restored building and detail helps preserve the city’s unique character.

“Tallinn’s historic urban environment survives not only through regulations and heritage protection requirements, but above all thanks to people who genuinely value their buildings and surroundings. This year’s recognitions include large and complex restoration projects, as well as consistent maintenance and highly detail-oriented work. This kind of attitude helps preserve Tallinn’s historical layers and high-quality urban space,” said Terik.

Carolin Pihlap, Head of the Heritage Protection Department at the Tallinn Urban Planning Department, noted:

“This year’s recognitions clearly demonstrate that appreciation for historic buildings in Tallinn has become increasingly conscious and meaningful. More and more people are doing far more than the law requires and are carrying out exemplary restoration even where there is no legal obligation – only a genuine desire to value historic architectural heritage and thereby enhance both their property and the urban environment.”

The award recipients are selected by a commission consisting of representatives of the City of Tallinn from the fields of heritage protection and milieu areas, the Deputy Mayor’s Office, the City Council, and the national Heritage Board.

This year, the city recognized nearly 40 property owners, apartment associations, restorers, architects, companies, and heritage custodians for restoration and maintenance work and for preserving Tallinn’s historic urban environment. In addition to the recognitions, five €1,000 awards were presented.

In the photo (from left): Toivo Tammik from architecture bureau AB Ansambel, Martin Karro, Head of the Tallinn Urban Planning Department, Hubert Piikov, project manager of the Thamme Villa development, and Tõnu Leinbock, CEO of Domus Arendus. Photo: Karli Saul